The Cradle Of Pennsylvania (1921)

""The Cradle of Pennsylvania"" is a historical book written by Thomas Willing Balch in 1921. The book is a detailed account of the early history of the state of Pennsylvania, covering the period from the arrival of the first European settlers to the American Revolution. Balch provides a comprehensive overview of the various ethnic groups that settled in Pennsylvania, including the Dutch, Swedes, Germans, and English. He also explores the political, economic, and social developments that shaped the state during this period, including the establishment of the Quaker colony, the growth of the fur trade, and the emergence of Philadelphia as a major commercial center. The book is richly illustrated with maps, drawings, and photographs, and includes a detailed bibliography for further reading. Overall, ""The Cradle of Pennsylvania"" is an important resource for anyone interested in the early history of Pennsylvania and the colonial period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.